Immerse yourself in France's royal heritage and cultural riches with a tour that combines a visit to the opulent Palace of Versailles and the Louvre, the world-famous museum housed within the former residence of France's kings and queens. In between, enjoy free time for lunch (not included) in central Paris.

Meet your guide in Paris and hop in a comfortable vehicle for the short ride south of the city to Versailles. When you arrive outside the gilded gates, bypass the long lines filling the vast courtyard to head inside, following your guide through the halls as you learn about Louis XIV and the 3 other kings who ruled from this extravagant estate. Step into the Royal Chapel, admire the artwork and lavish furnishings in the bedroom of the king, and absorb all the shimmering splendor of the light-filled Hall of Mirrors. Afterward, venture out into the sprawling gardens to explore the manicured grounds and canal-side walkways.

From Versailles, head back into Paris and enjoy free time for lunch time in central Paris. Then dive into the second half of your tour as you skip the lines and enter the world-famous galleries of the Louvre. Spend 2 hours roaming the halls with your guide, seeking out masterpieces like the mysterious Venus de Milo, the majestic Winged Victory of Samothrace, da Vinci's Mona Lisa, and David's immense Coronation of Napoleon. Your tour ends at the museum, leaving you with as much time as you'd like to keep checking out departments like the Egyptian Antiquities and Decorative Arts on your own.